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SB 3

PROPERTY TAXES-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois bill modifying property tax classification and assessment of technology-related assets to adjust tax obligations for tech infrastructure and businesses.

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Bill Summary · SB 3

Legislative bill overview

SB 3 addresses property tax treatment of technology-related assets and infrastructure in Illinois. The bill has been filed and referred to committee but specific policy details are not publicly available in the provided information. Based on the title and sponsorship, it likely proposes changes to how technological property or tech company assets are assessed for property tax purposes.

Why is this important

Property tax classification directly affects both municipal revenue and business operating costs. Technology companies and related infrastructure represent growing economic value in Illinois, so how these assets are taxed influences business location decisions and local government funding for schools and services. Changes to tech property assessment could shift the tax burden between different business types and property owners.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment methodology – How to fairly value rapidly depreciating or emerging technology versus traditional property
  • Revenue impact on municipalities – Whether new classifications increase or decrease local tax revenue from tech companies
  • Competitive positioning – Whether favorable tech property tax treatment attracts companies or disadvantages non-tech property owners paying higher effective rates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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